Film Formats Explained — A Guide for Filmmakers & Film Fans

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Film formats explained — what makes them different, how they contribute to capturing images, and their pros and cons. Subscribe to StudioBinder Academy ►► https://bit.ly/sb-ad StudioBinder Blog ►► http://bit.ly/sb-bl ───────────────────── Special thanks to: Analog Resurgence ►► https://bit.ly/4mWeYW2, https://bit.ly/4goe6XP Kodak ►► https://bit.ly/48drT1i Team 2 Films ►► https://bit.ly/4n4HVPO In Depth Cine ►► https://bit.ly/4nuy4m3, https://bit.ly/4plAIfw FilmPhotographyProject ►► https://bit.ly/3IhiZ8u Hey, What’s Next? ►► https://bit.ly/46hq3d5 Candybear캔디베어 ►► https://bit.ly/3Kn2IiP The1920sChannel ►► https://bit.ly/4mh1l2z Chris Chu ►► https://bit.ly/46jqhAv recetocinema ►► https://bit.ly/4n0lRWj Kyle Mikolajczyk ►► https://bit.ly/4mmUN2t Focus Ring Cinema ►► https://bit.ly/41Tgekt HutchCC Media and Film ►► https://rb.gy/osqhfw RED Digital Cinema ►► https://tinyurl.com/56t4b5x8 ShareGrid ►► https://tinyurl.com/4v2kdreu Javier Mercedes ►► https://tinyurl.com/m6cx52vm Callum Vanderberg ►► https://tinyurl.com/m3rrd3sm ───────────────────── Chapters: 00:00 - Intro to Film Formats 00:38 - History of Film Formats 01:48 - 8mm 02:44 - Super 8mm 03:52 - 16mm 05:21 - Super 16mm 06:04 - 35mm 07:58 - Super 35mm 08:27 - 65mm/70mm 09:51 - Digital Cinema 11:52 - Takeaways ───────────────────── FILM FORMATS EXPLAINED Just as there are different cameras, lenses, and equipment, the type of film format you use has a direct impact on the images you create. Knowing the differences, considering their costs, and making the best choice for your particular project is a big step in filmmaking. In this video, we will cover all of the major film formats so that you can make an informed decision. 8MM & SUPER 8MM All film formats tend to be referred to by their film gauge (width), which is expressed in millimeters. At the smaller end of the spectrum, we have 8mm and Super 8mm. Both were developed as formats for home use. The smaller stock and smaller cameras were ideal for amateurs to record home movies. This proliferated through the 20th century and it became the visual shorthand for "nostalgia." 16MM & SUPER 16MM Both 16mm formats provide a bridge between the limited simplicity of 8mm and the cinematic presentation of 35mm. For filmmakers, these film formats thrive in a grittier look where the film grain becomes more pronounced, especially when "blown up" for 35mm distribution and projection. Filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Darren Aronofsky have shot films with these formats for that exact reason. 35MM This has been the standard format for nearly a century before digital filmmaking took over. It has more resolution and less grain than the smaller formats, and has become the benchmark for cinematic imagery. There are four types of 35mm, The size of each frame can be dictated by how many perforations are used. This could be 2, 3 or 4-perf versions, changing the native aspect ratio with each additional perforation. 65MM / 70MM / IMAX Large-format cinematography has rapidly become the go-to option for large-scale, event-driven spectacles like Nope, Oppenheimer, and Sinners. The size and resolution of these film formats rival even the best digital sensors. They're the most expensive, so their use is limited to big-budget productions, but when it comes to the quality of the image, there's nothing better. DIGITAL Most films are now shot and projected digitally. In the last two decades, the quality of digital sensors has grown exponentially. Coupled with the lower cost, it's no wonder it has become the most commonly used medium. #FilmTheory #VideoEssay #Filmmaking ───────────────────── ♬ SONGS USED: “Valor” - Josh Garrels “Tsiolkovskij” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Quantum IV” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Chain Reaction” - Luke Atencio “Vital Shift” - Luke Atencio “Tortured Shapes Hotel” - Neon “They Were Here Long Before Me” - David Harwell “The Wanderer” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Tannhauser Gate” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Synecdoche” - Anton Belov “Slow Mo Driveby” - Live Footage “Sentinels” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Father Son” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Endless Horizon” - Shawn Williams “Discovery” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Crush” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Choke” - Makeup and Vanity Set “Chimera” - Daniel Odom “Beyond” - Waes Hael “Aegeus” - Makeup and Vanity Set “A Neverending Beam of Light” - Makeup and Vanity Set Music by Artlist ► https://utm.io/umJx Music by Artgrid ► https://utm.io/umJy Music by Soundstripe ► http://bit.ly/2IXwomF Music by MusicBed ► http://bit.ly/2Fnz9Zq ───────────────────── SUBSCRIBE to StudioBinder’s YouTube channel! ►► http://bit.ly/2hksYO0 Looking for production management solution for your film? Try StudioBinder for FREE today: https://studiobinder.com/pricing — Join us on Social Media! — Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/studiobinder Facebook ►► https://www.facebook.com/studiobinderapp Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/studiobinder #FilmTheory #VideoEssay #Filmmaking